ENGLISH (Original instructions) INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Circular Saw BSS500 BSS501 007968 IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model BSS500 BSS501 Blade diameter 136 mm Max. Cutting depth at 90° 51 mm at 45° 35 mm No load speed (min-1) 3,600 Overall length 359 mm Net weight 2.6 kg 364 mm 2.7 kg Rated voltage D.C. 14.4V D.C. 18V • Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. • Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country.
ENH101-16 3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical safety 4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. 5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
26. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. 27. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock. 6. When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding. 7. Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour holes.
Additional safety warnings 23. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood, pressure treated lumber, or wood containing knots. Maintain smooth advancement of tool without decrease in blade speed to avoid overheating the blade tips. 24. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. Wait until blade stops before grasping cut material.Blades coast after turn off. 25. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. 26.
4. 5. 000029 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on the saw blade. Always use blades recommended in this manual. Do not use any abrasive wheels. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades slows saw and increases potential for kickback.
CAUTION: After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever securely. Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle and move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base by tightening the lever. For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
position when released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. 1. Hex wrench • • • 1 WARNING: For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the tool from unintended starting.
Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If both hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed. Now simply move the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. Adjusting screw for 90 1 CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
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